
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frontier Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Frontier Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $760 | $1,300 |
Frontier Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $840 | $2,639 |
Frontier Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,395 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $760. Starland 2002 Hickory LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Chapel Apartments | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA
As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $1.10 price per square foot Elm St - 2-Story Unfinished Basement Model at Elm St Villas in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elm St Villas | Elm St - 2-Story Unfinished Basement | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
State Street Lofts | SS 2 bed units interior | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom B | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Redwood Ankeny | Birchwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - End Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Chapel Apartments | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Trailside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrontier Village, Ankeny, IA
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA
Northwest Elementary School
Prairie Ridge Middle School
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Getting Around the Frontier Village Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $760 at Ankeny Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $850 at Applewood Properties.
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